Days in Benxi are currently getting shorter, about 19 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Benxi
Benxi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.2886° N, 123.7650° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,596 km (2,856 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,423 km (3,370 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,615 km (9,081 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,352 km (6,432 mi) east
Benxi lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Benxi
The point on Earth exactly opposite Benxi is near Mar del Plata - when it's noon in Benxi, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Benxi
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Benxi
Benxi is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Benxi is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Benxi
In Benxi, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 9m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 11m, a difference of roughly 5h 58m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Benxi's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Benxi at 41.29° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Benxi
With a population of 987,717, Benxi ranks as the 167th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Benxi
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE / ZYTX) is a major international airport located about 46 km (28 mi) from Benxi.
Current local time at the airport is 12:50:56.
Daylight saving time in Benxi
Benxi uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Benxi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Benxi
Business hours in Benxi (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Benxi
Compare time in Benxi with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Benxi
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Benxi in?
Benxi follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Benxi at UTC+8.
What time is it in Benxi right now?
The current local time in Benxi is 12:50:56 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Benxi observe daylight saving time?
No. Benxi is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Benxi?
Benxi is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Benxi?
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) is the nearest airport to Benxi, located about 46 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:50:56.
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